GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for Geforce GTX 1050 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is dramatically faster than the Geforce GTX 1050, leading by roughly 233% in our performance index.
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GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs Geforce GTX 1050: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs Geforce GTX 1050
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is dramatically faster, around 233% ahead of the Geforce GTX 1050. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti packs 2,816 CUDA cores versus 640 on the Geforce GTX 1050.
Power & Efficiency
The Geforce GTX 1050 draws just 75W versus 250W for the GeForce GTX 980 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Pascal architecture on a Samsung 14nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 6GB against 2GB, the GeForce GTX 980 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Geforce GTX 1050's 2GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti's memory is also faster — 337 GB/s versus 112 GB/s (384-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: Geforce GTX 1050 or GeForce GTX 980 Ti?
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is the faster card by about 233%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce GTX 980 Ti better than the Geforce GTX 1050?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Geforce GTX 1050 or the GeForce GTX 980 Ti?
Does the GeForce GTX 980 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Geforce GTX 1050 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Maxwell |
| Process Node | Samsung 14nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 640 | 2,816✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Geforce GTX 1050 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,354 MHz✓ | 1,000 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,455 MHz✓ | 1,075 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Geforce GTX 1050 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 6 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 384-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps | 7 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 336.5 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Geforce GTX 1050 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 75 W✓ | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Oct 2016 | Jun 2015 |